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    Same here! Usually steel or aluminum over brass.
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    Thank you, Mike. I like to use metal , in some applications, because, well, I don't have to paint it!
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    Headers are painted. #s 1, 3, 5 &7 are wired.
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    I did, indeed! The 50W hookup worked marvelously. Thank you, Mike. Happy you're enjoying it!
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    Well, the entire fuel system is finished. The headers are built, and only need a clean up and paint, to be finished. I have the decals printed. Gotta' keep pushin' on...
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    Their stuff is nice, too. I bought the wheels for my Monza from them.
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    I'll be getting these soldered up, later! I have almost everything done, on the chassis and engine. Injector stacks and bodywork, are just about all that's left.
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    That is absolutely correct, as well! I seem to recall a time that a rider had "lost", because he was still pulling, carrying the front wheel across the beam, and didn't get recorded, until the rear wheel broke the beam.
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    I picked up an unbuilt Johan Pinto FC a few weeks back. With shipping I paid $45. If I have available funds, I'll pick up just about any Johan kit I can get, for under $50, but, you are correct, sir--those babies are getting more and more rare.
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    Cool model! Looks like it belongs in Montana. Bicentennial plates, too--I love those old plates. Missoula?
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    I usually by the Loctite stuff at Walmart. I'm not averse to using the cheap stuff from there, either. Somebody mentioned theirs being too runny to use--get some old plastic lids (like on a coffee can, or a Pringles can), and apply a few drops to its surface, then apply that to the model. I use a straight pin with the head removed, then glued into a small wooden dowel. I would HIGHLY recommend against EVER applying super glue straight to the model, from the bottle/tube.
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    I use a pair of these. They work well. That said, one of these days, I'll likely pick up one of the specific tools for PE bending.
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    Fuel system is all but finished! Headers, stacks and plug wires are the last three major assemblies. I have one header flange almost finished. The pipes are bent, with pins inserted. I have to finish the right side return line (which includes drilling the tank--oops!), and get it zip-tied to the chassis. I want to make 90-degree boots for the plug ends. I've done it, before. It's a pain, but, I want them! Anyway, here are a few photos of the fuel system--still a few loose ends to tie up, and some touch up, to do...
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    Yay!
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    Clearly, he installed an engine from a Revell Corvette!
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    Thanks, JC. It was quite a wrestling match!
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    The manifold assembly is nearly complete! I need to add a couple of square plugs, the linkage arm for the throttle cable to attach, a bracket to anchor the shielded part of the throttle cable, and some touch up. Here are some shots, form several angles. I'll finish this up, then move to finish the headers. They are brass, so I can test out my new soldering gadgets. I still need to replace one zip tie, and build and install another return line, and zip tie it to the chassis. I have a little bit of smoothing/polishing of the cowl, to do, and install the windscreen, and some PE dzus fasteners, and that will be done. It's almost punch-list time! I have the decal art done. I need to run a test print of that, and make any adjustments...
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    Excellent work, Bernard! Your building style and your tastes, much reflect my own. Dig it!
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    Geoff, I think you pretty much nailed that! Another cool project, from your bench. Inspiring, too! Now, I'm going to have to pick up one of those crappy old AMT NASCAR kits, because you've given me ideas!
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    Finally got all the injector/hose assemblies installed, after much cursing, and crawling around on the floor, searching for the "dearly departed"! I have found rods for the butterflies, in some fine stainless spring steel wire. I have the barrel valve painted, and its fittings installed. Will get the linkage arm installed on that, next, then, it will be added to the manifold assembly. There's a possibility I can achieve my goal of having the manifold installed on the engine, overnight, tonight! I also have the header pipes cut and bent, and the flanges drilled. I need to cut/file/sand those to shape, then I can solder the pipes to the flanges. If this thing doesn't fight me so hard, and I have a very productive night, maybe both of those assemblies can be installed, by morning! Here's hoping!
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    Thank you, Ray! I appreciate it. That is old MSC 1/25 plug wire material. I've never measured it, but, I'd guess it's about .020", in diameter. I'm running low on it, and wish I had more. I have tons of it, in vibrant colors, of course. Yes, regarding the hoses. I wish I'd opted for the crossover, instead of this way--I mean I have photos of them both ways, but, crossing them would definitely have been easier. I had an injector break, so, I have to replace it, now, before I can move on to the linkage. I am hoping to have it (the linkage) finished before I go to work, Monday night. Once the stacks are on, this assembly will have around 80 pieces!
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    It's been a frustrating week, working on these injector/hose assemblies. I finally got them all on the manifold. Still need to "pose" them, so they look natural, and do some touch up on the assembly. The Frankenstein mag fits (it's just sitting up there, right now). I want to make 90 degree boots for the plug ends of the ignition wires, but, I'm not dead-set against straight ones. I have eight nights off, between now and the end of the month, to finish this thing! If I get everything done, but the decals (they are pretty much ready to print), I'll call it done, for the "BOYD" deal. I need to build linkages, finish plumbing the fuel system, and build a set of headers. After that, it'll be just down to any little things I missed. I think I have this!
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    Thank you, Jeffrey!
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    Hahaha, on the double espresso! Amazon had four, and only one critical review, and it was by Gregg! Thanks for the heads-up, Gary. I'll look for Rex Hays stuff, as well.
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    Excellent work! Thanks for sharing this project. I love it!
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